Remarkable miniature, round gouache on ivory, presenting on a deep blue background the portrait of handsome man from end of the century, large collar, ponytail from our Directoire period, sculpted, thanks to the talent of the miniaturist, into a beautiful bust of White marble. This character must be recognizable.
Miniature is not signed, but there is only 1 miniaturist who has achieved (in my opinion) this perfection of “grisaille”: Piat Joseph Sauvage,
blown glass and gilded brass bezel are original, and placed in a reused black wooden frame; No flaw.
All photos were taken under glass, which loses some of finesse.
Dimensions = 5.5cm and 8.5cm with frame;
Very rare miniature.
This item is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal.
- eclectic – antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.